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Is Staunton, Virginia Safe?

Population 26,801 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Staunton is a smaller community of 26,801 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,427 per 100K.

Staunton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStauntonVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.2320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2037.92045.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1427.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate514.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

233 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2038/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Staunton

Violent crime in Staunton is below the national average. The rate of 292.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2037.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,427 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Staunton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,427
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft514
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Staunton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Staunton
292.2
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Staunton
2037.9
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Staunton Safety

Is Staunton safe?
Not especially. Staunton earns a C- with a crime rate of 233 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Staunton?
233 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2037.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Staunton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Staunton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,427 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Staunton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Staunton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Staunton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Staunton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Staunton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Staunton compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Staunton ranks behind about 67% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Staunton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Staunton?
Bad. A C- grade and 233 per-thousand rate put Staunton below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Staunton?
292.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (55), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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